Block 1
Complete your Social Studies homework for tomorrow (see yesterday's post for page numbers and details); finish page 29 in your JA book if you didn't complete it in class (use pages 30, 31 and 32 to help you with the risk benefit analysis); bring a flash drive tomorrow as we will be working on the Compare/Contrast essay.
Block 2
We will continue working on our Compare/Contrast essay tomorrow; bring a flash drive if you want to save it so you can work on it at home!
Block 3
Complete your Social Studies homework for tomorrow (see yesterday's post for page numbers and details); finish page 29 in your JA book if you didn't complete it in class (use pages 30, 31 and 32 to help you with the risk benefit analysis); bring a flash drive tomorrow as we will be working on the Compare/Contrast essay.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Block I
Social Studies homework: On page 227, define the following terms:
Suffrage; who could vote under the A/C?
Ratification; what does it mean and why did it take a long time to happen?
Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787 –
Northwest Territory – Explain how new lands were brought into the Union
Examine the three documents on pages 228 and 229 and answer the two questions next to each doc.
These assignments will be due on Thursday, December 1, 2011.
For Language Arts, keep working on your Compare/Contrast essays - these will be peer edited next Wednesday...not tomorrow!
Block 2 -
We began reading The Outsiders in class, reader's theater style. We also worked in the lab on our Compare/Contrast essays. We have one more visit to the lab prior to peer editing next Wednesday.
Block 3 -
Social Studies homework: On page 227, define the following terms:
Suffrage; who could vote under the A/C?
Ratification; what does it mean and why did it take a long time to happen?
Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787 –
Northwest Territory – Explain how new lands were brought into the Union
Also, examine the three documents on pages 228 and 229 and answer the two questions next to each doc.
These assignments will be due on Thursday, December 1.
We worked on our Compare/Contrast essays in the lab; choose which template you will be following by Thursday.
Social Studies homework: On page 227, define the following terms:
Suffrage; who could vote under the A/C?
Ratification; what does it mean and why did it take a long time to happen?
Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787 –
Northwest Territory – Explain how new lands were brought into the Union
Examine the three documents on pages 228 and 229 and answer the two questions next to each doc.
These assignments will be due on Thursday, December 1, 2011.
For Language Arts, keep working on your Compare/Contrast essays - these will be peer edited next Wednesday...not tomorrow!
Block 2 -
We began reading The Outsiders in class, reader's theater style. We also worked in the lab on our Compare/Contrast essays. We have one more visit to the lab prior to peer editing next Wednesday.
Block 3 -
Social Studies homework: On page 227, define the following terms:
Suffrage; who could vote under the A/C?
Ratification; what does it mean and why did it take a long time to happen?
Land Ordinances of 1785 and 1787 –
Northwest Territory – Explain how new lands were brought into the Union
Also, examine the three documents on pages 228 and 229 and answer the two questions next to each doc.
These assignments will be due on Thursday, December 1.
We worked on our Compare/Contrast essays in the lab; choose which template you will be following by Thursday.
Monday, November 28, 2011
November 28, 2011
Block I
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow. We started reading The Outsiders; began studying Vocab Words List #11; and completed pages 14-20 in JA.
Block 2
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow.We will read Chapter 1 in The Outsiders tomorrow and continue defining the new vocab words for this week.
Block 3
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow. We started reading The Outsiders; began studying Vocab Words List #11; and completed pages 14-21 in JA.
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow. We started reading The Outsiders; began studying Vocab Words List #11; and completed pages 14-20 in JA.
Block 2
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow.We will read Chapter 1 in The Outsiders tomorrow and continue defining the new vocab words for this week.
Block 3
We began working on a Compare/Contrast essay - have your topics decided by tomorrow. We started reading The Outsiders; began studying Vocab Words List #11; and completed pages 14-21 in JA.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
November 23, 2011
Block I
We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1000 page requirement for Trimester 2. In Social Studies, we completed our first JA Lesson - we checked our math after filling out balance sheet -- finally agreed on the right answer!
Block 2
We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1000 page requirement for Trimester 2.
Block 3
We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1600 page requirement for Trimester 2.
We went over your answers to the JA lesson on balance sheets; we will learn about credit on Monday!
We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1000 page requirement for Trimester 2. In Social Studies, we completed our first JA Lesson - we checked our math after filling out balance sheet -- finally agreed on the right answer!
Block 2
We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1000 page requirement for Trimester 2.
Block 3
We turned in Reading Logs after filling out Independent Reading Reflection sheets. You are now ready to begin reading pages for Trimester 2. You will have the same 1600 page requirement for Trimester 2.
We went over your answers to the JA lesson on balance sheets; we will learn about credit on Monday!
Monday, November 21, 2011
November 21, 2011
Block 1
Reading project presentations continued today; JA books were distributed and we took a pretest -- for tonight, read page 4 and complete page 5 on Financial Institutions.
Block 2
Reading project presentations continued today; make sure you have turned in The Light in the Forest, Chapter 16.
Block 3
Reading project presentations - completed today! JA books were distributed and we took a pre-test for financial literacy -- for tonight, read page 4 and complete page 5.
Reading project presentations continued today; JA books were distributed and we took a pretest -- for tonight, read page 4 and complete page 5 on Financial Institutions.
Block 2
Reading project presentations continued today; make sure you have turned in The Light in the Forest, Chapter 16.
Block 3
Reading project presentations - completed today! JA books were distributed and we took a pre-test for financial literacy -- for tonight, read page 4 and complete page 5.
Friday, November 18, 2011
November 18, 2011
All classes - we shared our reading projects and read each other's Light in the Forest Chapter 16. Remember - Reading pages are due next Wednesday. Please turn them in by Tuesday if you will be gone on Wednesday.
Also, please make up any missing tests prior to the end of Tri 1 (November 28th!)
Also, please make up any missing tests prior to the end of Tri 1 (November 28th!)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
Block I
We turned in our Tri1 Reading Projects and worked on our final papers for Light in the Forest. Those papers are due this Friday, November 18.
Block 2 -
Debates with Mr. Butler today....
Block 3 -
We saved our Reading Projects electronically; visited the library; and presented our Tri 1 Reading projects to the class.
We turned in our Tri1 Reading Projects and worked on our final papers for Light in the Forest. Those papers are due this Friday, November 18.
Block 2 -
Debates with Mr. Butler today....
Block 3 -
We saved our Reading Projects electronically; visited the library; and presented our Tri 1 Reading projects to the class.
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
Block I
We took notes on 7.5 (Social Studies) and went over the study guide for tomorrow's Chapter 6-7 test. In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.
Block 2
In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.
Block 3
In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 7.5 and reviewed for the Chapter 6-7 tets tomorrow. There was also time for map completion.
We took notes on 7.5 (Social Studies) and went over the study guide for tomorrow's Chapter 6-7 test. In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.
Block 2
In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.
Block 3
In Language Arts, we worked on our final paper for Light in the Forest (due Friday) and the Independent Reading projects (due Wednesday). Focus for today; imbeding text in a written paper; All reading pages are due NEXT Wednesday, November 23.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 7.5 and reviewed for the Chapter 6-7 tets tomorrow. There was also time for map completion.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
November 10, 2011
Block I
We worked on our Revolutionary War Battle Maps - complete by Monday if you didn't finish in class. We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! Complete this assignment by Friday, November 18. This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are due on Wednesday, November 16. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.
Block 2 (3rd Period)
We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy; it is due on Friday, November 18. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are now due on Friday, November 18. This due date was changed due to the debates you are doing in Mr.Butler's class. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.
Block 3
We worked on our Revolutionary War Battle Maps - complete by Monday if you didn't finish in class. We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! Complete this assignment by Friday, November 18. This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are due on Wednesday, November 16. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.
We worked on our Revolutionary War Battle Maps - complete by Monday if you didn't finish in class. We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! Complete this assignment by Friday, November 18. This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are due on Wednesday, November 16. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.
Block 2 (3rd Period)
We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy; it is due on Friday, November 18. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are now due on Friday, November 18. This due date was changed due to the debates you are doing in Mr.Butler's class. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.
Block 3
We worked on our Revolutionary War Battle Maps - complete by Monday if you didn't finish in class. We took our Vocab Test, finished The Light in the Forest and received our final assignment/assessment for the book - write Chapter 16! Complete this assignment by Friday, November 18. This assignment can be found under the Files tab if you need another copy. Don't forget that your Reading Projects are due on Wednesday, November 16. The reading projects assignment can also be found under the files tab. Your reading logs/pages for Trimester 1 are due November 23.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
October 9, 2011
Block I
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today; complete the following for Social Studies: Define Patriots and Loyalists; answer question #3 on page 193 using the information in Chapter 7.2 and answer questions 1,2, 3 and 4 on page 201.
Block 2
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today.
Block 3
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today; complete the following for Social Studies: Define Patriots and Loyalists; answer question #3 on page 193 using the information in Chapter 7.2 and answer questions 1,2, 3 and 4 on page 201.
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today; complete the following for Social Studies: Define Patriots and Loyalists; answer question #3 on page 193 using the information in Chapter 7.2 and answer questions 1,2, 3 and 4 on page 201.
Block 2
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today.
Block 3
For tonight: study for the Vocab test tomorrow; complete reading Chapters 13 and 14 in The Light in the Forest and answering the questions you received in class today; complete the following for Social Studies: Define Patriots and Loyalists; answer question #3 on page 193 using the information in Chapter 7.2 and answer questions 1,2, 3 and 4 on page 201.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
November 8, 2011
Block I
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For Social Studies, we compared and contrasted the strengths and weaknesses of the Colonists/British at the onset of the Rev. War. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.
Block 2
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.
Block 3
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.
In Social Studies, we created a weighted comparison chart looking at advantages and disadvantages held by the British/Colonists as the Revolutionary War began. We took notes on Chapter 7.4...
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For Social Studies, we compared and contrasted the strengths and weaknesses of the Colonists/British at the onset of the Rev. War. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.
Block 2
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.
Block 3
We took a quiz over Chapter 11 in The Light in the Forest; we also worked on defining our vocab words and practicing those words in skits. For tonight; Read Chapter 12 in Light in the Forest.
In Social Studies, we created a weighted comparison chart looking at advantages and disadvantages held by the British/Colonists as the Revolutionary War began. We took notes on Chapter 7.4...
Monday, November 7, 2011
November 7, 2011
Block I
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...
For Social Studies, we read a primary source document; The Declaration of Independence and conducted an analysis of what we read. Complete this for tomorrow if you didn't finish in class. We also looked at the results from the mock election we participated in last Wednesday.
Block 2 (Period 3)
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...
Block 3
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. If you want to design your own project, please complete the final page of the handout and have your idea initialized by me this week. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...
For Social Studies, we looked at the results from the mock election that you voted in last Wednesday. We took notes on Chapter 7.2 and analyzed the primary source document; The Declaration of Independence. Complete for tomorrow if you didn't finish today,
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...
For Social Studies, we read a primary source document; The Declaration of Independence and conducted an analysis of what we read. Complete this for tomorrow if you didn't finish in class. We also looked at the results from the mock election we participated in last Wednesday.
Block 2 (Period 3)
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...
Block 3
The Trimester 1 Reading Projects were passed out; see attached assignment under the files tab if you were absent or lost your assignment. If you want to design your own project, please complete the final page of the handout and have your idea initialized by me this week. These are due on November 16, 2011. Your reading logs are due on November 23, 2011. You can find a copy of the Reading Logs under the file tab if you need to print one from home or the library/lab.
We went over preliminary definitions for Vocab List #7 - the test this week will be on Thursday, due to the holiday on Friday. We will complete our definitions tomorrow.
Complete reading Chapter 11 in the Light in the Forest for tomorrow...
For Social Studies, we looked at the results from the mock election that you voted in last Wednesday. We took notes on Chapter 7.2 and analyzed the primary source document; The Declaration of Independence. Complete for tomorrow if you didn't finish today,
November 4, 2011
Block I
We took our vocab test, read Chapter 10 in THe Light in the Forest; turned in homework for 6.3 and 6.4, and took notes Chapter 7.1 for Social Studies. No weekend homework except for your independent reading!
Block II
We took our vocab test and read Chapter 10 in The Light in the Forest.
Block III
We took and corrected our vocab test, turned in Chapter 9 questions for Light in the Forest; turned in questions on Chapter 6.3-6.4 in our Social Studies book and took notes on 7.1 for Social Studies.
We took our vocab test, read Chapter 10 in THe Light in the Forest; turned in homework for 6.3 and 6.4, and took notes Chapter 7.1 for Social Studies. No weekend homework except for your independent reading!
Block II
We took our vocab test and read Chapter 10 in The Light in the Forest.
Block III
We took and corrected our vocab test, turned in Chapter 9 questions for Light in the Forest; turned in questions on Chapter 6.3-6.4 in our Social Studies book and took notes on 7.1 for Social Studies.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
October 3, 2011
Block I
For tonight; Complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test; complete the questions on the handout for Social Studies (Chapter 6.3 and 6.4) and the questions on the Boston Massacre.
Block 2
For tonight; complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test;
Block 3
For tonight; Complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test; complete the questions on the handout for Social Studies (Chapter 6.3 and 6.4) and the questions on the Boston Massacre.
For tonight; Complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test; complete the questions on the handout for Social Studies (Chapter 6.3 and 6.4) and the questions on the Boston Massacre.
Block 2
For tonight; complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test;
Block 3
For tonight; Complete reading Chapter 9 in Light in the Forest and answer the questions on the green sheet; study for your vocab test; complete the questions on the handout for Social Studies (Chapter 6.3 and 6.4) and the questions on the Boston Massacre.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 1, 2011
Block 1
We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest;complete Chapter 8 on your own and answer the questions you were given today by the beginning of class on Thursday.
We discussed and took notes on our vocab definitions for this week; please see me if you were absent!
For Social Studies, we completed recording 9 events relating to Colonial Unrest and analyzed the degree of unrest caused by each~
Block 2
We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest: complete Chapter 8 on your own and answer the questions you were given today by the beginning of class on Thursday.
We went over our vocab words for this week; you should have both definitions and page numbers written down so you can reference the words in the book.
Block 3
We worked on short response questions for Chapters 7&8 in The Light in the Forest;
We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest;complete Chapter 8 on your own and answer the questions you were given today by the beginning of class on Thursday.
We discussed and took notes on our vocab definitions for this week; please see me if you were absent!
For Social Studies, we completed recording 9 events relating to Colonial Unrest and analyzed the degree of unrest caused by each~
Block 2
We read Chapter 7 in Light in the Forest: complete Chapter 8 on your own and answer the questions you were given today by the beginning of class on Thursday.
We went over our vocab words for this week; you should have both definitions and page numbers written down so you can reference the words in the book.
Block 3
We worked on short response questions for Chapters 7&8 in The Light in the Forest;
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